New Mexico § 67-2-3 - Post roads and mail routes declared to be public roads
Full text of New Mexico New Mexico Statutes Annotated § 67-2-3 — Post roads and mail routes declared to be public roads, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 67-2-3. Post roads and mail routes declared to be public roads
Where as the congress of the United States has declared all post roads over which
the mails of the United States are carried to be public roads. It is likewise declared by this section that all such roads are public roads; provided,
however, that discontinuance of mail service, and nonuse by the public for three years
shall constitute abandonment and vacation of such roads for such roads for such public
purpose.
Source: official New Mexico text · Last verified 2026-08-27
Frequently Asked Questions About New Mexico § 67-2-3
What does New Mexico Statutes Annotated § 67-2-3 cover?
Section 67-2-3 ("Post roads and mail routes declared to be public roads") is part of the New Mexico Statutes Annotated, the codified statutory law of New Mexico. It sets out the legal rule or procedure described in the text above. Statutes are amended regularly, so always verify against the official source.
How do I cite New Mexico § 67-2-3?
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Is this the official text of New Mexico law?
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